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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 549.42 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 549.42 and 308.94 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 549.42 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/549.42 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 549.42 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 169,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,737.81/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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